The R.A. Dickey trade rumors have begun to swirl again after the Los Angeles Angels’ addition of free-agent outfielder Josh Hamilton.

Because Angels center fielder Peter Bourjos now is expendable and because the New York Mets are in the market for outfield help, there is speculation that a deal between the teams for Dickey might be possible.

However, the New York Daily News reports the Mets seem uninterested in acquiring Bourjos or even Angels right fielder Mark Trumbo. But that could change. Meanwhile, the newspaper notes that the Texas Rangers, who also have been linked to Dickey in trade rumors, could sweeten their offer for the knuckleballer after losing Hamilton and also missing out on such impacts players as Zack Greinke, James Shields and Justin Upton in recent days.

Dickey, the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner, was shopped during last week’s winter meetings, but the Mets’ asking price reportedly was high. The team exercised its $5 million option for the 2013 season on the 38-year-old knuckleballer earlier this offseason, but it has seemed torn on whether to extend him or trade him.

In 34 games (33 starts) this past season, Dickey went 20-6 with a 2.73 ERA. He led the NL with 230 strikeouts, 233 2/3 innings pitched, five complete games and three shutouts.